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NBA bans L.A. Clippers owner for life

National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver announced Tuesday afternoon that he has chosen to ban Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling from the NBA for life, fine him $2.5 million, and persuade the league’s board of governors to force him to sell his stake in the team.

Silver went on to say the remarks were contrary to the inclusive history of the league and that his views “simply have no place in the NBA.”

“When specific evidence was brought to the NBA, we acted,” he said.

The lifetime ban means that Sterling can no longer attend NBA games, attend board of governors meetings, do any business involving the Clippers franchise, or be involved in the league in any other way.

The board of governors, which includes all the other NBA owners, must vote with a three-fourths majority to force Sterling to sell the team.

Silver commended the courage of the Clippers players, who staged a silent protest over Sterling’s remarks before their game against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.